US 17 Ocean Hwy over Satilla River
Camden County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 17 Ocean Hwy over Satilla River in Camden County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,630 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 29 of the 95 inventoried bridges in Camden County rated fair (30.5%); 1 (1.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It has fracture-critical members (NBI item 92A): steel tension members without a redundant load path, which get their own scheduled inspections.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel girder and floorbeam |
| Length | about 2,062 ft |
| Location | In Woodbine City Limits |
| NBI structure number | 000000003900060 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
| Fracture critical (item 92A) | Yes |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Camden County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 (sbl) over Rose Creek Swamp | 1972 | 92,900 | Good |
| I-95 (sbl) over Walker Swamp | 1972 | 87,600 | Good |
| I-95 (sbl) over Canoe Swamp | 1975 | 87,300 | Good |
| I-95 (sbl) over White Oak Creek | 1975 | 87,300 | Good |
| I-95 (sbl) over Satilla River | 1975 | 85,800 | Good |
| I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River | 1972 | 82,900 | Fair |
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